Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Pre-frail Individuals Over 65 Years of Age (NCT06004999) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Pre-frail Individuals Over 65 Years of Age
Turkey (Türkiye)58 participantsStarted 2023-09-15
Plain-language summary
In this study, individuals aged 65 and over who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with any complaint will be evaluated in terms of geriatric syndromes. Patients identified as pre-frail will be randomized into the two exercise groups. Exercises of the first group will be performed on the whole body vibration platform and the second will be performed on a flat surface. Before and after the 6-weeks of exercise program; handgrip strength, anterior thigh muscle thickness, body composition, physical performance, mobility, physical activity, balance, kinesiophobia, mood, quality of life, sleep quality, fatigue will be evaluated in both groups. The aim of the study is to show the possible effects of whole body vibration. The results of the study may offer new treatment options that may help prevent the progression of frailty in pre-frail individuals and may guide similar studies.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 65 years and older
. Those who agreed to participate in the study
. Groups that have the authority to understand and listen to the questions posed
. Having no regular exercise habits
Exclusion criteria
. Communication disorder that prevents storytelling and cooperation
. Serious neurological disease (central nervous system disorders such as paralysis, spinal cord injury, parkinsonism)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Anterior thigh muscle thickness
Timeframe: Change from baseline anterior thigh muscle thickness at second, fourth and sixth weeks of intervention.
2
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength
Timeframe: Change from baseline lower extremity muscle strength at sixth weeks of intervention